Rising since 1988, #1,540 for girls today.
Popularity of Malak since 1983
Babies named Malak per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 | 0 |
| 1990s | 255 | 20 |
| 2000s | 1,146 | 66 |
| 2010s | 1,706 | 114 |
| 2020s | 760 | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Malak entered the U.S. baby name data in 1983, and its trajectory has been consistently rising since 1988. The name reached its peak popularity in 2011, and by 2025 it ranked 1540th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 11,732 newborns receiving the name. Its rise mirrors growing interest in Arabic names in the U.S. Malak is most commonly found in Michigan, Illinois, and Massachusetts, states with significant Arab American populations. The name's strong angelic meaning and melodic sound have contributed to its steady ascent.
Malak derives from the Arabic word مَلَك (malak), meaning 'angel' or 'messenger'. It is used as a feminine given name across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally. The name is also found in other Semitic languages, such as Hebrew (מַלְאָךְ, mal'akh), with the same meaning.
Where Malak is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Malak” around the world
Where Malak lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
130
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Quebec
18
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Malak al-Mawt, Malachi
Sibling names for Malak
Names that share Malak's style, for a brother or sister.
